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Facts about "Jaywalking"
Did you know that there are people who think that it is okay to jaywalk?
Some people feel that it is inconvenient to use a marked crosswalk or to walk to the corner to cross the street. Some are in a rush and think that they can get across the street before the approaching vehicle reaches them. They assume that once they're on the roadway the driver of a vehicle can see them crossing. Others assume that jaywalking is allowed because they see other people doing it all the time. But it isn't.
Jaywalking is against the law
Jaywalking is against the law and is punishable by a fine of $70 for pedestrians who don't obey the law in the state of Hawaii.
What is Jaywalking?
Jaywalking is crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or away from a street corner.
Jaywalking is dangerous and deadly
Statistics show that Hawaii has an average of 28 pedestrian fatalities each year. In addition, approximately 560 people are injured annually after being struck by motorists.
Per capita, Hawaii has the 4th highest pedestrian fatality rate in the United States. The majority of the fatalities occurred because people failed to use crosswalks and did not cross at intersections. The most common reason why pedestrians were struck is because drivers failed to yield the right of way or were inattentive.
Don't become a statistic.
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